Blockade Runner Beach Resort Wrightsville Beach, Wrightsville Beach ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, United States of America, 28480

Blockade Runner Beach Resort is a historical coastal destination in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, known for its stunning views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the sound. Established in 1964, the resort combines classic beach charm with modern amenities, providing a range of activities for families and guests. Its unique offerings include eco-paddle tours and an American Sailing Association certified sailing school. The hotel's strategic location makes it a popular spot for both relaxation and adventure.

Location

Blockade Runner Beach Resort is conveniently located just 12.5 miles from Wilmington International Airport. Situated in Wrightsville Beach, guests have easy access to local attractions such as Airlie Gardens and fishing spots. The property is interspersed with landscaped gardens and a serene beachfront, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Rooms

Accommodations at Blockade Runner Beach Resort feature oceanfront views and upscale nautical decor. Each room includes amenities such as a mini-fridge, coffee maker, and luxurious bathrooms with walk-in showers. The Premier Atlantic Oceanfront Stateroom provides an expansive view with a private soaking tub and balcony. The spacious garden apartment caters to families and small groups, ensuring privacy and convenience.

Eat & Drink

Dining at the resort includes the acclaimed EAST restaurant, offering a menu focused on fresh local seafood and produce. Guests can also enjoy casual bites and drinks at the SeaEscape Pool Bar, open seasonally. In-room dining is available, providing guests the option to enjoy meals in the comfort of their rooms. The Lobby Coffee Shop serves coffee and pastries daily, perfect for a quick beachside snack.

Leisure & Business

The resort offers a variety of leisure activities, such as sailing lessons, kayaking, and eco-paddle tours, catering to guests of all ages. Meeting spaces are equipped with sustainable features and varied configurations, ideal for corporate retreats or special events. Outdoor lawns and gardens serve as scenic venues for weddings and celebrations, providing a picturesque setting.

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City Center

Wrightsville Beach2300 ft

Airports

Wilmington International (ILM) 10.3 mi

Albert J. Ellis (OAJ) 58.7 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Cozy and Comfortable

“The room was incredibly cozy, with a perfectly adjustable thermostat that made it easy to create the ideal atmosphere.” view full review

Refreshing Showers

“The shower pressure was excellent, providing a refreshing experience that made every morning enjoyable.” view full review

Relaxing Spa

“The spa facilities were outstanding; the sauna was the perfect place to unwind after a long day.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The complimentary breakfast was delightful, featuring a fresh selection of pastries and cooked-to-order options.” view full review

Ideal Meeting Space

“The meeting facilities were well-equipped, with excellent tech support ensuring our presentations ran smoothly.” view full review

Great Kitchen Setup

“The kitchenette was well-stocked with all the essentials, allowing us to cook meals easily during our stay.” view full review

Spacious Living

“The living area was spacious and inviting, making it a great space to relax and socialize.” view full review

Serene Escape

“The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep every night.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Gift/Newsstand

Sports & Fitness

Exercise gym
Tubing
Fitness studio

Services

Free airport shuttle
Free valet parking
Tours/Ticket assistance
Wedding services
Bell staff/Porter

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Beach bar

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Paid babysitting/ Child services
Paid kids club

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Beach towels
Sun loungers
Ballroom
Sauna

Media

Television

Location

275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, United States of America, 28480

Map view

275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, United States of America, 28480

City landmarks

Garden

Airlie Gardens

1.9 mi

Beach Access #29

2600 ft

703 Lumina Ave S

Crystal Pier

4400 ft

Museums

Wrightsville Beach Marina

1.1 mi

Aussie Island Surf Shop

2000 ft

Night club

Red Dogs

2100 ft

Beach

Wrightsville Beach Access 29

2600 ft

Store

WB Loop

2800 ft

Museums

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

1.5 mi

Lumina

4000 ft

Dockside Marina

1.3 mi

Island

Harbor Island

4100 ft

Parks

Wrightsville Beach Park

1.1 mi

Bridge Tender Marina

1.3 mi

708 S Lumina Ave

South End Surf Shop

4200 ft

Beach

Wrightsville SUP

1.3 mi

Garden

Harbor Way Gardens

1.2 mi

Beach

South End

1.1 mi

Wrightsville Beach Access #10

1.3 mi

Bridges

Wrightsville Beach Drawbridge

1.3 mi

Masonboro Inlet

1.4 mi

Beach

Access 4

1.9 mi

Wrightsville

1.6 mi

Church

Mount Lebanon Chapel and Cemetery

1.7 mi

6206 Oleander Dr

The Arboretum

2.2 mi

6206 Oleander Dr Midtown

New Hanover County Arboretum

2.2 mi

Airlie

1.7 mi

Bradley Creek

2.2 mi

Nearby

Church

St. Therese Church

700 ft

86 Waynick Blvd

The Workshop

1800 ft

Restaurants

Trolly Stop

2000 ft

94 South Lumina Avenue

Kohl's Frozen Custard and Jumbo Burgers

1800 ft

92 Lumina Ave S

The Workshop Wrightsville Beach

1800 ft

86 Waynick Blvd

Jimmys at Red Dogs

2700 ft

5 Lumina Ave N Upstairs

Roberts Market

2600 ft

32 Lumina Ave N

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Spacious Rooms

Friendly Service

Mediocre Brunch

Room for Facility Improvements

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.2

Location

8.7

Service

9.0

Dining

6.1

Harry

United States of America, June 2024

8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was truly wonderful. The rooms were spacious, clean, and quiet, making for a relaxing experience. The service provided by the staff, from the door people to the desk clerks and maids, was exceptional, although one staff member's appearance was a bit off-putting. The location was absolutely stunning, with beautiful views and relaxing lounging areas. However, the dining experience left something to be desired with limited options. Overall, a great place to stay with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms

9.0

I loved my spacious, clean, and quiet room. It was well-appointed and always welcoming.

Service

9.0

The service at this hotel was top-notch, with a fantastic team ready to assist with anything I needed.

Location

10.0

The location of the hotel couldn't be better. It offered beautiful views and fantastic lounging areas to unwind.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was decent but could have been improved with a wider variety of options.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were great, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Maurice

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.0/10

The hotel has a great location on the North Carolina Coast, with beautiful lounging areas to relax. The rooms, though old and mildewed, do come with a refrigerator, which is a nice touch. The service from front desk to outdoor activities instruction was wonderful, making our stay enjoyable. The dining experience could have been better during the Mother's Day Brunch in the ballroom. Despite some drawbacks, the location and friendliness of the staff stand out as positives.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms had a sterile feel with tile floors, but they were old, mildewed, and damp. However, having a refrigerator was a nice amenity.

Service

9.0

The staff, from the front desk to outdoor activities instruction, were very friendly and courteous, making our stay enjoyable and awesome.

Location

8.0

The location on the North Carolina Coast is fantastic with beautiful lounging areas to relax.

Dining

5.0

The upscale Mother's Day Brunch in the ballroom was not the best experience.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities looked awesome, but improvements in the rooms would enhance the overall experience.

Felix

United States of America, January 2024

8.2/10

Despite this being a work trip, the hotel could have easily and nicely accommodated a dining table and 2-3 chairs so that we could have had our breakfasts on a table. The rooms were spacious and modern with awesome linens and plenty of extra blankets, robes, towels, etc. However, the dining experience was mediocre, and the brunch was not impressive.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and modern with awesome linens and plenty of extra blankets, robes, towels, etc.

Service

9.0

The service is as good as any five-star hotel in the world in terms of service, with an extra layer of friendliness and kindness. Bravo to Nicholas and Billy.

Location

8.0

The surroundings are beautiful and have lounging areas to relax. The poolside restaurant is fantastic, however, the brunch was mediocre at best.

Dining

7.0

The upscale Mother's Day Brunch per person was lovely but lacked variation in ingredients.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are convenient and well-maintained.

Dave

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.6/10

I enjoyed my stay at the hotel. The rooms offered a gorgeous view making the long days worth it, they were clean, comfortable, and had a modern beachy vibe. The presence of a refrigerator was a nice touch. The service was exceptional, treating me with true Southern charm and hospitality, always professional and friendly. The location was perfect, right on Wrightsville Beach on the North Carolina Coast. Dining was a bit of a letdown, with a mediocre experience and the facilities were top-notch.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and had a modern beachy feel. The gorgeous view made the stay worthwhile.

Service

10.0

The service was exceptional, treating me with true Southern charm and hospitality and being professional and friendly.

Location

10.0

The location is perfect, right on Wrightsville Beach on the North Carolina Coast.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was mediocre at best, not meeting the expected standards.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Marvin

United States of America, November 2023

7.6/10

Staying at the hotel was worth it for the extra space and view from the rooms where waking up to sunrises and relaxing with wine at sunsets was a highlight. However, the room felt damp, making it challenging to dry our things inside. The presence of a refrigerator was a nice touch.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms offered stunning views and spaciousness, perfect for enjoying sunrises and sunsets. However, the dampness was a downside.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with super friendly staff who were accommodating and knowledgeable. The restaurant service was great, but the tiki bar was just okay.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect, right on the beach with easy access to great local restaurants and activities on the North Carolina Coast.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was not satisfying, with a lackluster menu composition. A better mix of options would have improved the overall experience.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate, but improvements could enhance the overall guest experience.

Linda

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offers spacious, clean, and quiet rooms, providing a sterile feel due to the tile floor. The service is top-notch with a friendly staff. The location is fantastic, although the brunch may not meet expectations. The dining experience has room for improvement. The facilities are well-maintained.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious, clean, and appropriately decorated for a beach stay.

Service

9.0

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic, offering beautiful views and lounging areas to relax.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience could be better, with room for improvement in the menu variety.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are modern and well-kept, enhancing the overall stay experience.

Frank

United States of America, October 2023

8.0/10

I loved my stay at this hotel for its spacious and comfortable rooms with awesome linens and a great view. The service truly stood out with a genuine Southern smile and hospitality, making me feel like a VIP. The location, particularly by the poolside restaurant, was fantastic, although the brunch was not as impressive as expected. Overall, a wonderful experience with a few minor cons.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were worth the extra space and view, fully enjoyed the balcony and view.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, with true Southern charm and friendliness.

Location

8.0

The location by the poolside restaurant was beautiful and relaxing.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, like an upscale Mother's Day Brunch, was also lovely.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were great overall, with everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Holly

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.6/10

The hotel offers spacious and well-appointed rooms with awesome linens and plenty of extra blankets and towels. It's a clean and quiet place, and having a refrigerator in the room is a nice touch. However, the brunch experience was mediocre at best.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, clean, and quiet, with awesome linens and plenty of extra blankets and towels. Having a refrigerator in the room was a nice amenity.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly, with an extra layer of friendliness and kindness from staff like Nicholas and Billy. However, the young woman at checkout probably needs to pay more attention to personal hygiene.

Location

8.0

The location is fantastic with beautiful lounging areas to relax, although the brunch experience fell short of expectations. It's convenient to good restaurants, and despite being near Hurricane Florence, the surroundings were all that mattered.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience, especially the brunch, was in the ballroom and could have been better. Despite the shortcomings, the homemade muffins were a nice touch.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, although some improvements could enhance the overall guest experience.

Spacious Rooms

Mediocre Brunch

Lewis

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.0/10

The hotel offers oceanfront rooms that are super clean with awesome linens and plenty of extra blankets, robes, and towels, but could have easily accommodated a dining table for breakfast. The service is as good as any five-star hotel with an extra layer of friendliness and kindness. The location is amazing, although the brunch was mediocre. The dining experience was a little expensive and not great, mainly consisting of potatoes. The facilities are top-notch.

Rooms

9.0

The oceanfront rooms were super clean with awesome linens and plenty of extra blankets, robes, and towels, but lacked a dining table for breakfast.

Service

9.0

The staff, particularly Nicholas and Billy, were very friendly and accommodating, providing exceptional service comparable to a five-star hotel.

Location

8.0

The location is amazing, offering a beachfront setting and tremendous views, though the brunch fell short of expectations.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a bit disappointing with high prices and mediocre quality, particularly lacking variety and quality in the dishes.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are top-notch, offering various amenities and services to enhance the stay.

Robert

United States of America, July 2023

8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was impressive. The ocean-themed rooms were spacious and comfortable, reflecting a perfect beach vibe. The service, especially from Nicholas and Billy, was top-notch, adding that extra touch of friendliness. The location, while beautiful, had some minor hiccups with the brunch experience. However, the overall stay was wonderful.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms had tile floors that felt very clean but a tad sterile. Nevertheless, they were spacious, comfortable, and suitably decorated for a beach escape.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, mirroring a five-star experience with a warm and kind approach by the staff. From front desk assistance to outdoor activity guidance, the service was commendable.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location offered stunning views and relaxing lounging areas, making it a perfect spot on the North Carolina Coast. Despite a minor issue with the brunch, the location itself was fantastic.

Dining

7.0

The upscale Mother's Day Brunch, although a bit pricey, lacked variety in its offerings. The quality of the food was good, but the selection was predominantly centered on potatoes.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-equipped, catering to various needs with amenities like wedding services, free valet parking, and tours/ticket assistance.